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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person from the monks that the men meet in ‘First Day’?
(a) The abbot.
(b) Salvatore.
(c) The Cellarer.
(d) Ubartino.

2. What is William’s nationality?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) British.

3. In what year do the events of the book take place?
(a) 1327
(b) 1323
(c) 1314
(d) 1387

4. What is Severinus’s job at the abbey?
(a) Herbalist.
(b) Glazier.
(c) Cook.
(d) Cellarer.

5. Why does the Abbot withhold some information in ‘First Day’?
(a) It was told to him in confession.
(b) He is uncertain of the information.
(c) He has forgotten the information.
(d) He doesn't know the information.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does William know what he tells the Cellarer in ‘First Day’?

2. Where was the apostolic seat?

3. When is Adso writing this book?

4. What is the bulk of the monastery called?

5. Who did Louis see as his allies?

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